President Donald Trump saluted the World Series-winning Houston Astros during a White House ceremony on Monday, praising the team's character in winning last year's showpiece. At a half-hour ceremony in the White House's East Room, Trump saluted the Texas franchise for delivering a World Series after the city was battered by Hurricane Harvey. The Astros won their first championship in franchise history with a thrilling 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven series.